SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1- IDENTIFICATION
Commercial identification: Company: TITANOBEL
Rue de l'industrie 21270 PONTAILLER SUR SAÔNE
GEMULSTAR V and GEMULSTAR V UMF Phone: 33.3.80.47.67.10 – Fax : 33.3.80.47.67.11
Cie: 21270 VONGES – Fax : 33 3.80.47.23.24
Chemical identification: without purpose, mixture Emergency call: 33 3.80.47.23.23
Emergency call from approved organization (INRS) :
33.1.45.42.59.59 (ORFILA)
E-Mail address of the person in charge and competent for this SDS
emmanuel.martin@titanobel.com
Products CE type attestation number Agreement n°
GEMULSTAR V 0080.EXP.07.0031 XN 485 F
GEMULSTAR V UMF 0080.EXP.07.0031 XN 485F*
*extension of agreement
Use of the product: these emulsions are explosives mainly used in knocking down of rocks in quarries, mines and public labor work.
(SU2a: i.e.: mine concern)
VI index n°: without purpose
CAS n°: without purpose
REACH record n°: without purpose (mixture)

2 - IDENTIFICATION OF DANGERS
Danger of mass explosion, affecting almost the entire load practically instantaneously. In case of fire, risk of violent reaction with
possible emission of harmful gases (nitrogen oxides NOx and carbon monoxide)
- contact with eyes: irritation
- contact with skin: redness and inflaming
- Although these explosives hardly burn, it is recommended not to subject these products to an intense heat, flames or any source of
spark.
- Classification of these explosives
Classification in risk division 1.1 compatibility group D
- Danger symbol

E : Explosive

- Hazard statements
H201: explosive ; risk of mass explosion
H319: Causes serious eyes irritation

3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON THE COMPONENTS

Preparation: mixture of mother-emulsion and microspheres

Dangerous matter contained Danger Hazard

Rate CAS N° N° EINECS
in the mixture symbol statements
- Ammonium nitrate about 70 % O 6484-52-2 229-347-8 H272, H319
- Sodium nitrate < 20 % O 7631-99-4 231-554-3 H319
- Water
- Mineral oil 8012-95-1
- Meaning of the danger symbols: O : Oxidant
- Codes for the hazard statements H272: solid oxidizing substances
H319 : serious damages to eyes/eyes irritation
4 - FIRST AID
4.1 - General indication
In any case, see immediately a doctor
In case of fire , symptoms appear that may be bound to inhalation of combustion gases
Bring the person outside the contaminated area
If possible, give a dexamethasone spray for inhalation
If necessary, give some oxygen
In case of fainting, lay out and carry the person in a lateral stable position
In case of breathing stop, practise the artificial breath.
After aspiration of dusts, carry the wounded person outside to get fresh air, not polluted
If symptoms persist, for example caught see a doctor
Persons who breath combustion gases do not necessary present immediately some intoxication symptoms
Patients must leave at least 48 hours under control
4.2 - After contact with skin
Wash with water and if necessary see a doctor
4.3 - Particular indication No purpose
In case of contact with eyes, wash immediately and abundantly with water separating the eyelids during at least 15 minutes and
consult a specialist
In case of ingestion, do not give something to drink
Protection of rescuers: avoid extended contact with skin and dust inhalation
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5 -FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 - General indications
Keep away all persons who are not allowed to be there
Inform the neighbors about the explosion's danger
5.2 - Extinction method nearly (the product is still not touched)
Fight against fire with all available ways (water, dry powder extinguishing, etc…)
In any case, avoid the fire reaches the product / material
When needed, drive all vehicles away from the fire
5.3 - Measures to take in case of fire on the product (the fire reaches the product or is going to)
Do not try to extinguish the fire, risk of explosion
Evacuate immediately the dangerous area and look for shelter
Inform the neighbors about the risk of explosion
5.3.1 - Adapted extinguish way
Do not try to extinguish the fire, risk of explosion
5.3.2 - Extinguish ways not to use against fire because of safety no purpose
5.4 - Specific dangers bound to the mixture, its combustion products or gases
In addition to the explosion danger, in case of fire or heat, dangerous harmful gases emanation and vapor; as well as
development of pyrolysis products, for example, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides (nitrated gases), ammoniac, must be expected
Don't breathe the gases / vapor / fumes of the explosion and/or the fire. Risk of development of harmful œdema on lung
Extinguish way:
Possibility by flooding with big quantity of water in case of the beginning of fire.
In case of fire of the product in the warehouse or during the transport: do not intervene, but quickly go far from the fire and close
the accesses.
Note: protection of persons who intervene: isolating respiratory devices because of the emission of harmful gases (nitrogen oxides
NOx and carbon monoxide).
6 - MEASURES TO TAKE IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL DISPERSION
6.1 - Avoid contact with the unpackaged product with skin and eyes
6.2 - Individual cautions
Collect carefully and with adapted individual protection (see § 8)
6.3 - Caution for the protection of the environment
In case of accidental spreading, do not leave the widespread product. Do not discharge to dumps or sewers
6.4 - Cleaning methods
Carry out in a packaging recommended by Titanobel (see § 14) respecting all safety measures bound to manipulation and write on
the new packaging the identification of the product. Then, wash meticulously the ground using much water. The recovered product
will be dropped in a mine hole before it's end filling.
In case of some particular problem, contact Titanobel.
7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 – Handling
Technical measures and cautions: during these operations, keep the product away from heat, flames and sparks, avoid any impact or
friction. It is strictly forbidden to smoke and to use naked fires.
Using advice: avoid contact with incompatible matters (see paragraph 10). Avoid contact with eyes.
7.2 - Storage
Technical measures: no purpose for explosives produced on the site as the products are used as soon as they are produced.
Storage conditions: keep the product in its original packaging in a temperate warehouse
Storage period: it is recommended to use the Gémulsite 80 within 6 months following the date of production
Incompatible matters: do not store with products out of class 1 as well as products from class 1 but which compatibility group would
be different from D or S.
Packaging material: the storage will be made in packaging recommended by Titanobel (see § 14)
7.3 - Particular using
Comply with the regulation (see paragraph 15) and the technical sheet of the product
8 - EXPOSURE CONTROL / INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION
8.1 - V. L. I. without purpose
8.2 - V. L. E. P.
Nothing to point out in usual using conditions. Nowadays, no exposure limit value for ammonium nitrate, sodium nitrate and
aluminum granules (for Gémulsite 100)
8.3 Individual protection equipment
- Protection of the eyes: glasses recommended
- Protection of the body: all handlings must be done with suitable clothes and leather gloves
- Specific hygiene measures: do not eat, drink with contaminated hands.
9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1 - Physical / form
The Gémulsite 60 looks like a granular solid with an average diameter of 2 mm coated of emulsion. The Gémulsite 80 and 100 look
like a fluid paste scattered with white grains
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- Color of the mixture: ivory
- Odor : nor particular odor
- Specific temperatures for change of physical state:
The Gémulstar V becomes thick under 0° C. A break-up can appear between the 2 phases of the emulsion
around +100° C
- Flash point > 140° C Density ≈ 1.2
9.2 - Important safety indications and sanitary and environment protection
Real acidity value (pH) not applicable
Ebullition point / ebullition area not applicable
Inflamability not applicable
Risk of explosion can explode, especially with impurities, firing inclusion or strong heat
Burning characteristic not applicable
Vapor pressure not applicable

Division rate (n,-octanol/eau) not applicable

Viscosity not applicable

Vapor density not applicable
Vaporization speed not applicable
9.3 - Pyrotechnical Safety Characteristic
Auto-inflammation's temperature by progressive heating:
Test SNPE 47 (PV/47/14/91/012) (NF T70-504) Fumes if temperature ≥ 182° C
Behavior of explosive in bulk:
- Sensitivity to friction
Test SNPE 16 (CSE 3.51/J1) (PV 16/14/03/004) (NF T70-503) ISF:0 % positive knocks at 353 N
- Sensitivity to shock drop weight BAM
Test SNPE 14 (CSE 3.41/I1) (PV 14/14/03/003)
ISF: frequency 3 to 4 positive results on 30 to 50.1 J (0% positive (NF T70-500) at maximum 50.1 J)
- Sensitivity to shock drop weight 30 kg
Test SNPE n° 17 (CSE 3.44/I4) (NF T70-501)
On product like: HLNP ≥ 4 m and HLNR ≥ 4 m (PV 17/14/07/002)
On dry product: HLNP ≥ 4m and HLNR ≥ 4m (PV 17/14/07/003)
- Outdoors explosion in gutter
Failure to prime
Test SNPE 20 (CSE 3.21/L1) (NF T70-507)
Sensitivity to priming: test CSE 3.73/P3 Gémulstar V: detonator 0.8 g PETN
Test CSE 3.79/P3 (aluminum tube)
Critical diameter of detonation Test CSE 4.25/Q5 Gémulstar V comprise between 25 and 30 mm

10 - STABILITY REACTIVITY
10.1 - Conditions to avoid
Mechanical influences (for ex. shock, crushing, friction, collision)
Fire, sparks or any other sources of ignition
Temperatures higher than 50° C
Contact with the substances pointed out in paragraph 10.4
10.2 - Stability
In normal conditions, the product is stable chemically. However, in case of an anomaly in the appearance or the behavior of
the explosive (gazing freeing, strong odor, significant segregation, warming), the product must be isolated and the anomaly has to
be immediately pointed out to the technical department of Titanobel
10.3 - Harmful decomposition products
In the event of fire and/or failure to comply with some of the following prescriptions: possibility of freeing of nitrogen oxides
and carbon monoxide
10.4 - Materials to avoid:
Avoid contact with alkalis, amines, strong acids, alkaline metals, copper, zinc and washing powders.
11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 - Acute toxicity: until this day, no evaluation has been made on the mixture
11.2 - Exposure way: Ingestion, inhalation, eyes and skin
11.3 - Acute effects / symptoms
Following symptoms have been pointed out:
For oil phase For mineral nitrates
- lightly irritating to skin - Irritating to skin
- lightly irritating to eyes - Irritating to eyes
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11.4 - Chronicle effect
After exposure/prolonged or repeated contact: eruption or dermatosis
11.5 - Substances/ individual components
Ammonium Nitrate
Acute toxicity (LD50 oral, rat (mg/kg)) = 2217
Weakly irritation/caustic effect (for skin and eyes)
After ingestion, gastro-intestinal trouble, possibly development of methemoglobine after reduction (desoxidation) from nitrate in
nitrite, cyanosis.

12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONS, until this day, no evaluation has been made on the mixture
12.1 – Ecotoxicity
Ammonium nitrate:
Toxicity for fishes: mainly depending on the real acidity value (pH) and the kind of fish
LC50 = 74 mg/l/48 h (Cyprinus carpio)
Toxicity for water flea:
Ec50 = 555 mg/l/ (Daphnia magna)
Toxicity for algae:
Ec50 = 83 mg/l/ (Scenedesmus quadricauda)
Oils/emulsifiers: toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long- term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
12.2 - Persistence and degradability
The ammonium nitrate is a substance existing in an ionogene shape and also in the natural life cycles (for example
nitrogen) and can easily transform in other elements of these life cycles. Nevertheless, see § 12.5 This fuel/gazole is
biodegradable
12.3 - Potential of bioaccumulation
The potential bioaccumulation of the mixture is very low because those of the raw material is also very low
12.4 - Results of the evaluation of PBT's properties (persistent, bio-accumulable and harmful)
Until this day, no evaluation has been made
12.5 - Other harmful effects
Excessive supply of ammonium nitrate can bring eutrophisation of water and over fertilization of the ground. The handling
of this substance must be imperatively carefully made. By care in handling this product and a using complying prescriptions, there
will be no harmful effect possible
13 - CONSIDERATION RELATIVE TO ELIMINATION
Waste and residue
The product must not be abandoned, it must be collected in order to be evacuated in accordance with the recommendation
stipulated in paragraph 6 then, stored under supervision according with recommendations stipulated in paragraph 7. If only a small
quantity is involved, the recovered product can be destroyed after establishment of a particular register by the operator, by placing it
in contact with primed charges
For significant quantities: consult the supplier's distribution depot who will supply with information of recovery conditions.
Do not mix up with other incompatible residues (see paragraph 10).
In any case, comply with the regulation in force. In the event of difficulties, it is advised to take contact with Titanobel.
This product has a strict time limit of one year after the date of production indicated on the packaging.
Soiled packaging
The cardboard packaging contaminated by traces of product will be carefully examined to check that they are empty ; they may
be burnt on the sites of use, nowadays' best technique (see BREF-OFC) in accordance with the safety instructions of the
establishment, or shipped back to Titanobel according to the conditions defined between the two parties to be treated inside the
destructions' channels.
14 - INFORMATION RELATIVE TO TRANSPORT
14.1 - The Gémulstar V is directly delivered on the site of use
Classification to transport in recognized packaging
Official description for transport :
MINE EXPLOSIVE (BLASTING) E TYPE
- Road ways: number 4°, 1.1 D, ONU n) 0241
Recognized packaging: rigid plastic or composite GRV with an internal plastic container
IBC 100, particular packaging disposition B10
15 - LEGISLATION INFORMATION

Symbol E Explosive
Codes for the H 201 Explosive, risk of mass explosion
hazard H 319 Cause serious eyes irritation
statements H 351 May cause cancer
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Safety advices P 210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/ warm surfaces - Do not smoke
P 250 Avoid abrasions/shocks/friction
P 280 Wear protection gloves and a protection equipment for eyes and face
P370+P380 In case of fire, evacuate the area
P 372 Risk of explosion in case of fire
P 373 In case of fire and/or explosion, do not breathe the fumes
P302+P352 In case of contact with skin: wash thoroughly with water and soap
In case of contact with eyes: rinse carefully with water during several
P305+P351
minutes. Keep off contact lens if the victim has some and if they can easily be
+P338
removed. Go on rinsing.
P 401 Store in accordance with regulations
Eliminate the content/packaging by cremation in an installation according to
P 501
regulations
Principal French laws and regulation in force nowadays:
- Defense code modified and application's decision
- Environmental Code (the storage comes under the heading of ICPE 4220 nomenclature)
- Labor code and especially decree n° 2013-973
- Decree n° 92-1164 modified on 22.10.1992 and it application's decision
- Decree n° 87-231 and it application's decision
- TMD Decree in force
- General rules of the Extractive Industry (RGIE) - Title Explosives
- The product comes under the European Directive 2014/28/UE
This list is not exhaustive and does not, in any case, dispense user from taking account of the whole official laws applying to his
activity.

16 - OTHER INFORMATIONS / WARNING

This form fills up the technical manual of use but don't replace it. The information is based on our knowledge relative to the
concerned product, at date which is indicated. They are given in good faith. The attention of the users is pointed out on the possible
risks incurred when the product is used to other employment than those for which it is conceived.
Particularly, these products must be handled only by operators having knowledge of the explosives in accordance to regulation and
the usual rules of trade; they are intended to be used as explosives for blasting rocks in mines, quarries and public works.
For any other use or particular use, Titanobel takes no responsibility,
It is up to the user under its own responsibility to do as follows:
- elaborate the safety measures regarding the use of the products taking in account especially the data of this form,
- reflect to all users and all handlers the adapted safety data and warn against the risks mentioned in the whole documentation
relative to the use of these products.
- to make sure that the users who are going to handle/or use these products are trained to their use and their handle.
This enumeration must be in no case considered as exhaustive. It does not exonerate the recipient from checking that no other duty
is prescribed by regulation other than those mentioned and especially those able to govern his own activity regarding possession and
handling of explosives for which he is the only responsible.
The technical departments of Titanobel are at the disposal of the users to bring, within the limits of their knowledge assistance on the
topics.

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